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German language knowledge in Luxembourg

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language knowledge /eu publishes the latest language knowledge statistics for German in Luxembourg using European Commission data published in 2024. Compare native with foreign speakers, and compare age groups to understand whether German is gaining or losing popularity.

Ages
Speakers
56.7%
of the population in Luxembourg speaks German in 2024 (All)
3rd
Luxembourg is 3rd in Europe
for German speakers in 2024 (All)
4th
German is the 4th language
in Luxembourg in 2024 (All)

Knowledge by Age Cohort

Speakers
Year
All
56.7%
55+
65.3%
35-54
51.9%
15-34
53.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of people speak German in Luxembourg?

According to European Commission Eurobarometer survey data (2024), 56.7% of the population in Luxembourg speaks German (9.3% native speakers and 47.4% foreign speakers).

How many people in Luxembourg speak German as a native vs foreign language?

In Luxembourg, 9.3% of the population speaks German as a native language, and 47.4% speaks it as a foreign language.

How does German knowledge in Luxembourg differ between age groups?

In Luxembourg, 53.4% of 15–34 year olds speak German, compared to 65.3% of residents aged 55 and over.